Tell Us Dammit: The Business End Of 2012

11 years ago

October 25, 2012 at 11:00 am

We’re about to hit the business end of the hectic Christmas release schedule — Halo 4, Black Ops 2, Assassin’s Creed 3 — and we were wondering: what are you guys and girls looking forward to most over the next few months, and do you expect anything to make a serious dent in your game of the year list?

Personally, I am very much aboard the Assassin’s Creed III hype-train. The sheer amount of resources being put into this game alone is enough to get me excited. I get a real impression that this a swan song for the series, so I’m expecting great things. Halo 4 excites me, as a fan, but I do have worries, mainly circulating around the fact that Bungie isn’t involved.

What about you folks? What are you looking forward to in the coming months?

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hindenlagen

October 25, 2012 at 11:05 am

Halo 4!
pew pew pew

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1. banderdash
  
  October 25, 2012 at 11:13 am
  
  This… about a thousand times this.
  
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2. benny
  
  October 25, 2012 at 11:23 am
  
  This sounds absolutely insane when I say it out loud, but no joke, I am considering purchasing an Xbox 360 console just to play this game. Pew pew, indeed. (I enjoyed Halo 1 and 2 via PC.)
  
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  1. banderdash
    
    October 25, 2012 at 11:28 am
    
    one of us. one of us. one of us. one of us.
    
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  2. hindenlagen
    
    October 25, 2012 at 12:05 pm
    
    Nice! Isn’t there a halo-themed Xbox 360 + Halo 4 bundle you can take advantage of?
    
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  3. DansDans
    
    October 25, 2012 at 12:14 pm
    
    I’ve got an X360 I’ll pay you to take off my hands
    
    I’ll even pay you to take the un-used still-in-the-box Kinect
    
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    1. jem81
      
      October 25, 2012 at 2:06 pm
      
      SOLD!
      
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  4. mrxion
    
    October 25, 2012 at 1:06 pm
    
    Ha Ha I bought an XBOX 360 console in May last year, just to play all the Halo games. I’d been playing the original on a Mac for years but there were fewer and fewer people online to play with so finally bit the bullet – and glad I did. Over the course of 6 months I played through CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, Reach and ODST. I haven’t been playing reach much lately as the multiplayer takes too long to find a match and it annoys the hell out of me. Here’s hoping there will be plenty of Australian servers/players for Halo 4.
    
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unicron

October 25, 2012 at 11:08 am

WiiU Pro bundle, and AC 3. And Paper Mario 3DS. That is all.

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tigerion

October 25, 2012 at 11:08 am

PAXau, It’s a long hype train trip
As for what I am looking forward to the next thing I’ll likely get is dishonoured once I get through my xcom phase.

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trjn

October 25, 2012 at 11:08 am

I think I must have been at the wrong station or something. Completely missed all of the recent hype trains.

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effluvium-boy

October 25, 2012 at 11:10 am

ACIII!
CHOO-CHOO!

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dire_wolf

October 25, 2012 at 11:10 am

Really hyped for Halo 4. Also starting to get hyped for AC3. Wasn’t really interested in it for a long time, it was always one of those games I’d play eventually but I wasn’t particularly hyped for it, but recently my interest in it has grown.

Also interested in how ZombiU and the Wii U in general will turn out.

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distantdrop

October 25, 2012 at 11:12 am

Wii U, BLOPS2, AC3, Halo 4.

Concerns? everyone of these releases except BLOPS2 worries me since they all seem to be taking a new direction my only hope is they decide to be original or not stray to far from the formula.

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banderdash

October 25, 2012 at 11:15 am

Sooo, apparently Medal of Honour: Waarfighter is not doing well.

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Matty

October 25, 2012 at 11:17 am

As a hardcore halo fan, I think I’ve done well to avoid every trailer and bit of news that has come about this year. Would rather wait until a week before to get excited. AC3 I havent read anything about, got bored after AC2.

For now i’m content with xcom and forza horizon – an unexpected new fav of mine. It’s amazing!

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rize

October 25, 2012 at 11:20 am

A mix of AC3 and the Wii U. Keen as hell for both!

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1. wilbur
  
  October 25, 2012 at 12:51 pm
  
  +1
  
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Toasty Fresh

October 25, 2012 at 11:21 am

AC3 looks incredible and comes out a day after final exams. Have the Freedom edition preordered.

Will also be playing Halo 4, looks much larger and to have more variety than previous instalments. And also Black Ops 2. Seems to have a bit of originality if nothing else, will be looking forward to see if it is a worthy successor for the first time in the CoD franchise.

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light487

October 25, 2012 at 11:21 am

No one has mentioned Far Cry 3 yet? That is definitely a day 1 purchase for me and let’s not forget Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition for iPad.. and of course the final episode of The Walking Dead 🙂

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js

October 25, 2012 at 11:22 am

All over AC3, Far Cry 3 and Black Ops 2.

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Trex

October 25, 2012 at 11:26 am

None of them.

Far Cry 3

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A Random

October 25, 2012 at 11:29 am

Just Far Cry 3 as far as I can remember.

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germinalconsequence

October 25, 2012 at 11:30 am

I’m going to buck the trend a bit and say Persona 4 Arena (if they actually fix whatever issue is holding up the UK/Aus release) and Zone of Enders HD. I was originally excited about AC3, but it just doesn’t excite me anymore. The series hasn’t really gone in the direction I’d hoped it would so I’ll probably just pick it up if it goes on sale next year.

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zwa

October 25, 2012 at 11:30 am

I’ve just realised that there’s nothing much I’m looking forward to for the end of the year, which is a bit unusual. Dishonored was the last thing I was looking forward to this year and then there’s a gap until Bioshock next year.

There’ll probably be one or two under the radar things to fill the gap but none of the big titles have really grabbed my attention. AC3 vaguely interests me and I might end up picking it up, but I haven’t played any of the rest of the series up to now so I’m not overly excited for it. (skipped the first in favour of other games at the time, then avoided Ubisoft like the plague during their DRM BS phase over the last few years)

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stevorooni

October 25, 2012 at 11:36 am

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shane

October 25, 2012 at 11:39 am

I’m actually quite calm about the future. I’ll be picking up ACIII, but will be approaching it with the same detached Well-I-came-this-far mentality I had with the last couple of games. I’ll pre-order GTAV when it becomes available. Can’t think of anything else I’m really awaiting.

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That Teemo

October 25, 2012 at 11:42 am

I can honestly say this is the first time I’m not terribly excited for any games at this point of the year.

AC3 – Not really, still haven’t touched revelations
BLOPS3 – It’s still just CoD in my eyes.
Halo 4 – While it looks interesting, it just hasn’t grabbed me.

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oggob

October 25, 2012 at 11:57 am

ACIII – I’m expecting this to be exactly like the previous games, but in a different setting. I’m okay with this and look for to the resolution to the Desmond story arc. I’m keen also on Liberation.

Hitman : Absolution – Still concerned about this, there was a preview somewhere recently that mentioned it was the same Hitman style game, but updated with modern elements (checkpoints, hints, etc…), so still on the fence. So it’s new user friendly, but hardcore at the same time, really has an identity crisis.

Need For Speed : Most Wanted – Again, still unsure as I would prefer a real Paradise sequel, but I think there will be enough Paradise in this to justify.

Okami HD – Hopefully it should be next week on PSN, best Zelda trilogy ever! 😉

For the year, Sleeping Dogs & Borderlands 2 are out in front for the retail games I’ve had the most fun with at this moment. Journey, Motorstorm RC are leading the digital list.

There are still a few games I need to start, but I doubt I will have the time before the end of the year.

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markd

October 25, 2012 at 11:57 am

2012 and the game everyone is hyped for is about shooting aliens. Makes me wonder if we have really come that far since 1978 😛

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Martin

October 25, 2012 at 12:01 pm

I am all aboard the wii u hype train. First stop zombie u – last stop Colonial Marines @transcentral.

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blood_apathy

October 25, 2012 at 12:02 pm

I will buy blops II its my guilty addiction.

But you forget Hawken. Seriously, this is my most anticipated release, sure, its coming up against MWO mercs, but i genuinely think Hawken is going to be a brilliant addition to the F2P market.

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blackhawks

October 25, 2012 at 12:07 pm

*takes breath*

Halo 4
Far cry 3
Wii U
AC3 and Liberation
Most Wanted and vita version
CoD ( don’t judge me)
Hitman
Sonic racing transformed

*exhales*
So yeah…

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garnet23

October 25, 2012 at 12:21 pm

Am so excited to knock off uni for the year next week and be able to get stuck in to new releases. Ordered AC3 with $20 off voucher from ozgame, so will end up getting that for $37, which I’m quite happy with.
Halo 4 would be the next game I’m getting. Spartion Ops(online co-op story) looks really cool. reminds me of a Alan-Wake, episodic gameplay style.
CoD Blops2- Because Activision needs my money. My interest in the series is seriously plummeting though. Treyarch usually delivers though.
Will also be getting Dishonered and Hitman when they drop in price a bit.

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1. blood_apathy
  
  October 25, 2012 at 12:25 pm
  
  yeah, i am addicted to cod for its instant gratification model. and the fact it is the sort of game you can play for 5 minutes, or 5 hours depending on your mood. But you are right, tis been very samesy since mw2.
  
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virus__

October 25, 2012 at 12:45 pm

In terms of games; GTA V & BioShock Infinite.

In terms of everything else; Concerts!

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braaains

October 25, 2012 at 12:46 pm

Not a huge amount for me – the important thing is that XCOM is already out 🙂

But for the rest of the year… Need For Speed Most Wanted (Criterion f*** yeah) and Far Cry 3 are the only ones I’m thinking about buying at launch. Everything else interesting seems to be in Q1 of next year.

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negativezero

October 25, 2012 at 1:08 pm

Halo 4, AC3. Ni no Kuni in the new year as well.

I’m not rushing out to buy anything though, going to sit tight and wait to get them on sale, maybe work through some of my unfinished stuff.

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ayin77

October 25, 2012 at 1:08 pm

Hmm.. Not much really grabs my attention.

Maybe GTAV if its out in time.. But the few I am interested are all 2013 releases..

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Kermit

October 25, 2012 at 1:34 pm

2012 list

Halo 4 Xbox
Halo 4 LE
AC3
Tomb Raider
Hitman : Absolution

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francobern

October 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

… It’ll be interesting to see how the Wii U turns out, but beyond that the end of this year looks dead boring. My time is going to be next year, with Company of Heroes 2 and Rome II:Total War.

Hell, it took until seeing this article for me to realise that ‘big’ games are getting released in the next few months.

…don’t judge me…

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MrGiffster

October 25, 2012 at 4:11 pm

Assassins Creed 3, easily my most anticipated game ever. Then Far Cry 3, then Halo 4 and then possibly HItman. Busy year for me haha 🙂

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frycook48

October 25, 2012 at 6:02 pm

AC 3!!!!! CANNOT WAIT!!! CHOOO CHOOO!!!!

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